Feng shui your way through the recession

My favorite one so far this week is from Debra Duneier, a New York real estate agent and feng shui expert, who offers up tips for getting through the financial crisis by harnessing the ancient Chinese energy practice.

Here are the highlights:

In the kitchen: “The burners on your stove represent wealth. Keep them clean and alternate your use of the burners when you are cooking. The refrigerator should be filled with healthy food. A full refrigerator brings in abundance.”

Plants: “The indoor plants that are wealth enhancers are bamboo and jade plants.”

Entrance: Use a rug or mat near the front door. “Take three lucky Chinese coins and tape them to the back of the rug. Every time someone walks in they symbolically are bringing money into your property and into your life.”

Bathroom: “Keep your toilet seats down when not in use. Keep them up and money will disappear.”

The office: Make sure there’s a wall behind your chair and that you can see the door to protect your deals. Put art in front of you, which represents your properous future.